[IC1] Pool of Radiance

[Thanee]

With Dirtan and the treasure safe within in the halls of justice, the adventurers head out once more to find Jade. At the small shrine dedicated to Sune, where she said she could be found sometimes, the group only finds the shrine mistress, who greets them warmly despite the chilling temperatures. After a quick chat, she gives them directions to a small house nearby, where Jade has taken up residence for now.

A trio of guards patrols the streets in the vincinity, and one of them must have seen something, since he quickly moves over towards Aylor. Wondering what she might have done wrong, the dwarven woman glares up to the man in defiance, but he only gives her a friendly pat on the shoulder. “Looks like you did some good work there, lass! You know you can turn those in at the City Hall for some good coins, right?”

 

[hafrogman]

Kylest can barely keep a straight face at the thought of anyone referring to Aylor as a "lass". He suddenly finds a need to comb his beard with his fingers, doing his best to cover his mouth and bite down on his hand to prevent the laughter from coming out. He studiously looks away from the bloodthirsty dwarven woman.

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Aylor Creegan

“Finally somebody with manners.” Gleams the small dwarven women. Though her glow quickly fades as she hears Kylest sneaker behind her. With a hard look and sharp tone, she quickly shoots a finger in his direction and says, “Not a word! Or you will be second guess’n where your ale be com’n from!”

With that, she grumbles a thanks to the guard and marches off into the night to claim their reward.

OOC: She will meet up with the rest of the group at the tavern.

 

[Mista Collins]

Laughing at Aylor's outburst, Selvaggio continues walking in his normal hunched over posture with Intrepido by his side.

 

[hafrogman]

Kylest adopts an innocent expression as if he has no idea what Aylor is talking about. However as soon as she is gone, he breaks into a wide grin.

"Well then, we'd better get back to the tavern in a hurry so that I can get my first ale inside me before the lass gets back."

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

"I think we should proceed to the tavern," chimes in Elwyn amused by his companions and now feeling more bard than priest.

 

[Krug]

"Aye! A drink! A drink!" says Oog, eager for some refreshment. He pulls the cowl around himself, and stays in the shadows with his mug.

 

[Thanee]

With Aylor gone towards the Council Hall, and Kylest, Eldwyn and Elmus (Oog) heading to the tavern, it's up to Kordunn and Selvaggio to visit the Lady Jade in her house.

It's just a small house, but it is immediately apparant, that the half-elf put some effort into its appearance. There are pots with beautiful flowers flanking the door, which is engraved with wood carvings. The house itself looks in good order and has been repaired or restaurated by now.

Jade is at home, just like the Sunite at the shrine told them, and she is - quite naturally - very happy to hear about the possibility to finally find out more about her lost brother. “Thank you so much! I will be there tomorrow right after dawn. That's not too early, I hope? I don't want to anger the bishop. He seems to be such a just man.”

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Meanwhile, Aylor has arrived at the Council Hall and quickly finds out, that the clerk is paying 10 gold pieces for each of the bigger humanoid ears (like those from orcs). There's also a bounty of 5 gold pieces on the smaller ones, kobolds, goblins and their likes. The clerk hands her a total of 290 gp for the left ears. He doesn't take the right-side ones, though. With the bag full of coins, the dwarven woman speeds back towards the tavern. Looks like the rounds for tonight will be on the orcs.

* * * * *​

It's already growing dark, as Kylest, Eldwyn and Elmus (Oog) are back at the harbor. They are the first of the group to reach the tavern and decide to find a suitable table to occupy, before things are getting too crowded. A good number of patrons are raising their mugs already, some look more like they have spend the whole afternoon here. The little drinking hole must be a goldmine for the owner. As they sit down and let their eyes wander, they spot a rather big fellow sitting in a corner at the other side of the common room. Could that be... !?

 

[Branding Opportunity]

Thunder

Sitting next to the fire with his back to the door, the enormous Damarran man is leaning over a small keg of liquor. He stares into the fire mournfully, taking a pull from the keg every now and then.

Even sitting down, Thunder is taller than almost all of the other tavern guests here. He looks like he has been through some tough times lately. Covered in dirt, cuts, and bruises, the warrior turns briefly towards the door when he sees you come in.

Instantly he is on his feet and rushes over to you, the keg sloshing loudly in his left hand. "You are alive!" he bellows loud enough to cause some of the closer patrons to jump back in fright. "And I am too, or so it seems. That is good to see!" Thunder seems to think he has made a joke, as he starts guffawing loudly.

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

Shocked but extremely pleased to see the big Damarran "How can it be? I'm so glad to see that you are alive and well." He motions to their table, "Come and join us."